January 2014

The Gang Green's offensive line was considered to be one of the best in the league just a few years ago. The unit that featured once a perennial Pro Bowler C Nick Mangold and his fellow first round draft pick OT D'Brickashaw Ferguson was young and fearsome, capable of both pass protecting and run blocking.

After being snubbed in the Pro Bowl voting, DE Muhammad Wilkerson got his redemption today as he was selected to the second All-Pro team. Wilkerson had a tremendous year for the Jets. He registered 64 tackles (43 solo), 1 interception and team high 10.5 sacks. He also forced 2 fumbles and defended 3 passes.

Two wins in a row propelled the New York Jets back in the top 20 on three out of four websites that produced their final regular season rankings. ESPN placed the Gang Green at #19, which is 3 spots higher than a week ago. ProFootballTalk moved Rex Ryan's team 4 spots up to #16. CBS Sports were the most generous, as they placed the Jets at #15, 7 spots up compared to last week. Only FOX Sports did not think that the Jets were good enough to crack the top 20. Brian Billick had them at #21, which is 2 positions better than a week ago.